RING

Unique ID: CAMHER-DA6395

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

Similar examples can be seen on the database at SF-64D062, HAMP1397, KENT-A512A4, KENT-055A74,LANCUM-D87896 and SF-DF1B38; there is also one published in the Treasure Annual Report for 2003, no. 306, p. 244. These rings vary greatly in length, although most have a degree of internal curving from end to end. A similar item, IOW-8493A3, has one closed end. Other records, lacking images, may be of similar rings: KENT-5B98E3, WMID556, WMID516, RAH1155.

Although these objects bear a remarkable similarity to the plaited wire rings on the 'scourge' from the 9th-century Trewhiddle hoard, Cornwall [making of England ref], that object is still unparalleled, and so it is unlikely that all these other rings are from similar 'scourges'. Another fruitful source of parallels comes from dagger and sword handles of the mid 16th to 18th century [ref needed]. Although it has been suggested that these rings are decorative elements from 19th-century canes, it seems likely that some at least are substantially older, and should therefore be reported under the Treasure Act 1996. Reported as Treasure 22.5.09.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2009T252

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1550
Date to: AD 1750

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 20 mm
Width: 15 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight: 3.01 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 21st April 2009

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2009T252

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete